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"Magic is what makes fantasy fantastic," someone says, "you can't apply rules to them or else it loses wonder!" I respond, "Sure, but if you want to write them you will certainly want to know how they work." Writing is all about execution, and I find applying some basic laws of physics to magic systems make them more understandable and realistic. Here, I'm going to outline my basic method for developing a magic system.Column by Chaos2651Discuss it in our forums.

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Topic: Well, that's a crew... (Read 1561 times)

So, over here http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2010-12-26, we have Doc Bunnigus, Lt. Ventura, Tailor (and part-time Surgeon), Ennesby, Legs, and our own ever-loving Schlock being sent off with the admonition "Just don't let me hear about this on the news?"

Oh, this should be good! Great holiday present!

Edited to change Wings to Legs... all part of the greater chicken, I guess.

He forgot to use weasel words! The weasel words are there to protect them. What could he possibly be thinking?

On a side note, I'd very much like it if this could be one of the toughs Little Adventures (tm) that is fun without having all kinds of cosmic side-effects. Howard is usually good about adding those, and I'd say the time is right for another one.

I dunno what to make of her. She started out as such a minor character, but all of the sudden she's getting both back-story and character development.

I'm very interested to see where it's going though. And I'm pretty sure Ennesby isn't unduly distracted by her hair.

In my opinion, the toughs do need some fresh blood, though. One thing that Howard has been good about is having a moderately changeable cast with real decisions, while keeping the core (Tagon, Schlock, Kevyn) intact.

I dunno what to make of her. She started out as such a minor character, but all of the sudden she's getting both back-story and character development.

I'm very interested to see where it's going though. And I'm pretty sure Ennesby isn't unduly distracted by her hair.

In my opinion, the toughs do need some fresh blood, though. One thing that Howard has been good about is having a moderately changeable cast with real decisions, while keeping the core (Tagon, Schlock, Kevyn) intact.

And... a deeply discounted asset? Sounds as if Ennesby is considering how to get her into the Toughs, at least...

I dunno what to make of her. She started out as such a minor character, but all of the sudden she's getting both back-story and character development.

I'm very interested to see where it's going though. And I'm pretty sure Ennesby isn't unduly distracted by her hair.

In my opinion, the toughs do need some fresh blood, though. One thing that Howard has been good about is having a moderately changeable cast with real decisions, while keeping the core (Tagon, Schlock, Kevyn) intact.

And... a deeply discounted asset? Sounds as if Ennesby is considering how to get her into the Toughs, at least...

At the moment, Ennesby is realizing they've stuck their foot in it (again) and is already thinking about how they can get out. Kathryn has an interest in helping them, and for far less than what, frankly, she is worth. And given the situation, they can milk that for a lot. I'm hoping Kathryn finally gets a break after all this, though. She's been put through a lot.